Acer cissifolium subsp. henryi (Henry Vine Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciescissifolium
Subspecieshenryi
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginCentral China.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4b - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-26 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)-15 - 15
Height5 - 10 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionWinter buds with 2 opposite scales.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are trifoliate, with elliptic leaflets to 10 cm. Veins are downy beneath, and the leaves turn crimson in autumn.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are pale yellow and sessile.
Fruit DescriptionA thick nutlet.

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